Sam Raia | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party | |
| In office 2011–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jay Webber |
| Succeeded by | Michael B. Lavery |
| Mayor of Saddle River, New Jersey | |
| In office January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Conrad S. Caruso |
| Succeeded by | Albert J. Kurpis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel S. Raia |
| Party | Republican |
Samuel S. Raia is a Republican Party politician who is the former of Mayor of Saddle River, New Jersey and past Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee.1
Raia has served as mayor of Saddle River from 2009 to 2017 and had served on the town council prior to his election. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Hackensack University Medical Center.2
Raia died on March 19, 2026 at the age of 77.3
References
References
- Dinges, Tomas (January 11, 2011). "N.J. Republican Party elects new state chairman". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
- Clark, Kipp (January 6, 2011). "Saddle River Mayor Samuel Raia tabbed to chair New Jersey Republican State Committee". Town Journal. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
- https://newjerseyglobe.com/in-memoriam/sam-raia-ex-new-jersey-gop-state-chairman-dies-at-77/